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Crime Blotter

shooting border patrol blaine...
James Lynch

Donor boosts reward for Federal Way shooting suspect

Crime Stoppers raises the reward for tips leading to an arrest in a deadly Federal Way shooting.
1 year ago
Kitsap County bicycle fatal crashes...
Frank Lenzi

2 bicyclists die in separate nighttime crashes in Kitsap County

Two bicyclists have died in separate collisions in Kitsap County this month after being struck while riding at night.
1 year ago
Yakima...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Homicide suspect killed, officer injured in Yakima shooting

A man died and an officer was injured after a shooting in Yakima Saturday.
1 year ago
shooting woman shower seattle...
Jason Sutich

Man shot in chest during Belltown shooting, suspect at large

An investigation into a shooting that critically injured a man in Belltown on Sunday is underway, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
1 year ago
Duwamish River body recovered...
Jason Sutich

Body recovered from Duwamish River near yacht club, investigation underway

A body was recovered from the Duwamish River near the Duwamish Yacht Club on Sunday, the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) confirmed.
1 year ago
everett road rage shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Everett shooting leaves man injured, no suspects in custody

The Everett Police Department is investigating a shooting last weekend that sent a man to the hospital.
1 year ago
tacoma hospital shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff and KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect in Tacoma hospital shooting arrested

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with Wednesday night’s deadly hospital shooting in Tacoma, police said.
1 year ago
registered sex offender Ankle Monitor...
Frank Lenzi

Registered sex offender pleads guilty to exploiting 10 girls he met online

A registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to federal charges for sexually exploiting 10 girls between the ages of 12 and 16, federal prosecutors said Friday.
1 year ago
Kitsap County fires...
Frank Lenzi

Suspicious fires under investigation in Kitsap County

A series of suspicious fires is under investigation in the Tracyton area, Kitsap County authorities said Friday.
1 year ago
SeaTac drug ring trafficking...
Jason Sutich

Seattle resident found guilty of producing child sexual abuse material in Vietnam

A Seattle man was convicted Thursday for producing child sexual abuse imagery of sexually abused children in Vietnam, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed.
1 year ago
West Seattle cannabis robbery...
Jason Sutich

Stolen Kias used in 2 West Seattle smash-and-grab cannabis shop incidents

The Seattle Police Department is looking for six suspects involved with robbing a West Seattle cannabis store by driving a stolen vehicle through its doors.
1 year ago
Thurston County animal abuse...
Jason Sutich

‘Truly horrific’: More than 200 animals rescued from poor living conditions in Thurston County

Over the past week, two unrelated search warrants were served for ongoing animal abuse investigations in Thurston County.
1 year ago
bellevue officer-involved shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Overnight standoff in Bellevue ends with officer-involved shooting

A shooting involving a Bellevue Police Department officer occurred overnight Friday in Bellevue.
1 year ago
Lummi Nation (1)...
Julia Dallas

Felon accused of shooting Lummi Nation officer banned from tribal land

The man accused of shooting a Lummi Nation officer is banned from all tribal lands.
1 year ago
Kent police killing gas station gutter...
Frank Lenzi

Police arrest man suspected of offering firefighters a ‘whippet’ before ramming their truck

A Tacoma man was arrested after allegedly ramming a Seattle fire truck.
1 year ago
West Seattle Kia smoke shop...
Jason Sutich

Suspects ram smoke shop with stolen Kia in failed West Seattle break-in

An attempted burglary at a West Seattle smoke shop Thursday is being investigated after a Kia was used to ram the building's doors.
1 year ago
King County Metro bus...
James Lynch

Man arrested for allegedly smashing windows on King County bus

A man was arrested for allegedly smashing windows on a King County Metro bus.
1 year ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
James Lynch

Stolen motorcycle crash sparks wild double chase in Tacoma

A motorcycle sparked a wild double chase in Tacoma and ended in two arrests.
1 year ago
Trader Joe's...
Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest and Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7

Sex offender arrested for allegedly ‘humping’ fridge, making threats at Trader Joe’s previously released

The SPD arrested a man after he "humped" a refrigerator inside of a Trader Joe's grocery store before making threats against employees and customers with a knife.
1 year ago
Maple Valley Double Murder...
Jonah Oaklief

Gun violence down 25% in South King County, thanks to ‘two-prong approach’

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and mental health counselor Katya Wojcik talk about a decrease in gun violence in King County.
1 year ago
drunk driver parkland...
Frank Lenzi

WSP working to reduce firearms forensics backlog

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is taking steps to reduce a growing backlog in firearms forensic analysis by expanding lab capacity and training new forensic scientists, officials said.
1 year ago
Attempted burglary Pierce County...
Frank Lenzi

Close call for Lake Tapps woman

A Lake Tapps woman had a close call when she spotted an unfamiliar car in her driveway, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said.
1 year ago
seattle shooting...
James Lynch

Man charged for allegedly shooting man in wheelchair at Seattle pier

A suspect is in custody after a man was shot in downtown Seattle on Thursday.
1 year ago
Bellingham scheme...
Jason Sutich

Seattle man sentenced for threatening to kill probation officer, lying to buy gun

A 40-year-old Seattle resident was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday for threatening to kill his probation officer and lying to purchase a firearm.
1 year ago